Get Out on the Water with Naples Beach Water Sports

If you visit Marco Island or Naples you can’t fail to see people having fun on the water. Two of the leading companies offering equipment rentals and water-based tours are Marco Island Water Sports and their sister company, Naples Beach Water Sports.

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Marco Island Water Sports has three prime beachfront locations on Marco’s famous white sandy beach. Look for their waverunner rentals, paddleboards, kayaks and parasailing adventures in front of the Marriott, Hilton or Marriott’s Crystal Shores resorts.

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Naples Beach Water Sports is equally popular, with a range of watersports equipment for rental between Cabana Dan’s and the Ritz Carlton on Vanderbilt Beach in Naples.

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Those wanting to have some fun will find the same range of watersports rentals, including waverunners, parasailing and kayaks.

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Stand up paddleboarding is the latest beach sport to try your hand at. It offers an excellent upper body workout and is a great way to enjoy the peace and tranquility of this beautiful coastline.

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Waverunner Trips from Marco Island and Naples

After zipping across the warm waters of the Gulf of Mexico with an exhilarating waverunner rental, why not join one of the waverunner excursions around the 10,000 Islands?

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Follow your professionally trained guide and enjoy an unforgettable experience of native Florida coupled with the fun of riding your own waverunner. The 90-minute tours take in the coastline and mangrove forests around Naples and Marco Island. There are frequent encounters with local birds, dolphins and manatees, although of course every tour is different.

Note that new regulations are now in place regarding operating waverunners alone or with a passenger to ensure the safety of all users.

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Take to the Skies with a Parasailing Adventure!

For views of the beach from a different perspective, take to the skies with a thrilling parasailing adventure and fly high above the Gulf of Mexico. From gentle lift-off to soft touch down, their experienced parasail boat experts ensure your trip is safe and enjoyable.

If you want to share the experience, Marco Island Water Sports offers double and triple rides as well as solo trips. Make sure you take a waterproof camera along with you and capture the memory forever.

Cruises and Boats Trips Around the 10,000 Islands

It’s a wonderful way to see the “dome houses” and the waters around the 10,000 Islands bordering the Everglades. The onboard naturalist will point out birds, dolphins, manatees and landmarks.

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There’s also an opportunity to collect shells from a secluded beach as a memento of the 2½ hour trip.

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All the trips and tours available from Marco Island Water Sports are also available from Naples Beach Water Sports – just call the friendly knowledgeable staff at the Naples Beach Hut at 239.572.2953 for more information. It is sure to be the start of a great southwest Florida adventure that is sure to make your day at the beach a memorable event.

Nita Ettinger is a Co-publisher for Siesta Publications Inc. and the Editor in Chief for Must Do Visitor Guides. Must Do Visitor Guides provides Southwest Florida visitor information through printed magazines and the website MustDo.com. Must Do magazines are published bi-annually and are available at no cost in Sarasota, Lee, and Collier County Chamber of Commerce, visitor information centers, select Southwest Florida hotels, and wherever free publications can be found.